AR Collections Specialist

at Justrite Manufacturing Company, LLC in Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description

Justrite Safety Group is a growing family of industrial safety companies. Together we protect workers, workplaces, and the environment with a comprehensive range of industrial safety solutions. All Justrite Safety Group portfolio companies are united by deep safety knowledge, long experience, and a commitment to protecting people, property, and the planet.
SUMMARY:
The AR Collections Specialist has the primary responsibility for Justrite Safety Group's Accounts Receivable function across multiple business units and ERP systems. The position ensures timely and accurate payment collection with an emphasis on effective communication as well as tracking and resolution of short payments. The position also offers cross-functional support to other team members involved in accounting transaction processing, posting daily cash and assisting the department during period-end closing, budgeting, and audits.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for collection across multiple business units and their respective ERP systems with a focus on related KPI's.
Tracks and analyzes short payments while working closely with Customer Service and Distribution Centers to resolve.
Work closely with other Business Unit AR departments to reconcile inter-company payments.
Provides regular updates on the status and progress of collections and cash receipts forecast.
Provide support with the credit analysis of new distributors.
Provide support with the upkeep and maintenance of the customer master file.
Provides support with cash posting.
Assists customers with any inquiries or requests that may arise.
Performs other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
Three or more years work experience with similar responsibilities
Understands the chart-of-accounts and its function
Proficiency in Excel is strongly recommended.
Demonstrates a high level of technical skills to work across multiple ERP systems.
Experience using Syteline and XA is a plus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
Ability to work independently, as well as cross functional teams.
Solution-based thinker.
Enjoys a hands-on position.
Process oriented; high attention to detail
Excellent work habits, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to meet deadlines, especially during closing cycles and audits
High integrity and ethics.
BENEFITS:
We offer excellent comprehensive benefits that include:
Medical, Dental & Vision benefits
Health Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off including vacation & personal time
401K - with company match. Both pretax and Roth options available
Company paid Short Term Disability
Company paid Long Term Disability
Company paid Employee Assistance Program
Employee Wellness Program

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities